Screenwriting: Story and Plot “Are you a Martian?” Are you a Martian? If answer is no! Then don’t write about Martians. Instead, write about something you actually know about… don’t write about stuff that is outside of your own experience unless you’re prepared to do a lot of research. I will reiterate this statement throughout…
Narrative Style: “Plot, structure and time!” Once you have decided what you want to write about, it is now time to decide how you will tell your story. Basic film structure follows the three-act formula. First in act one you have the “setup” where we meet the protagonist in stasis, an “inciting Incident” occurs setting…
What is Independent Lasagna? Independent Lasagna is a recipe on how to put together a feature film for basically the cost of food (or approximately $5,000 – $10,000 dollars). There are many layers involved. This guide is designed to take you through each step of the filmmaking process; from the inception of the script, into…
INCEPTION “A journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step!” RULE #1: Keep it Simple Stupid! Keep in mind financial feasibility in regards to every aspect of the filmmaking process. Money’s money, and that’s what we’re trying to avoid spending! This is particularly true for the screenplay itself as it does serve as…
Check out these three great stand up comedians! Foxy Loxy in Savannah Georgia Hosts a Night of Stand-Up Comedy Featuring Bill Cooper, Tara Scott, and Stacey Silverman. Filmed and Edited for fun by Reyshan Parker! https://independentlasagna.com It’s official, we’ll be changing the Comedy in the Courtyard to each 3rd Friday of the month, (A permanent…
Meet the most adorable Nutcracker ever!! https://independentlasagna.com an ilProduction Produced and Directed by Reyshan Parker Voiced by Bill Cooper Edited by Reyshan Parker
The Nutcracker takes advantage of the Happy Birthday Songs new found freedom. an il-Production Produced and Directed by Reyshan Parker Voiced by Aubrey Fuller Edited by Reyshan Parker
Who Am I? My name is Reyshan Parker, and I am a writer, director, author and producer. I have Masters Degree in Film from Savannah Collage of Art and Design and a Bachelors Degree in Playwriting with a Film Minor from Ohio University. For the past three years I have been working on making a…
Independent Lasagna’s Recipe For Success! SCAD (Savannah Collage of Art and Design) alums prepare to launch groundbreaking Social Site, App, and Social Production Company for Freelance Filmmakers. Independent Lasagna may sound like it something more likely to be found as part of a organic buffet set up, but trust us, this multi-layered media company has…